Spoilt brats hit out

Spoilt brats hit out

Posh children are behind soaring levels of violence in the classroom, says a teachers’ union

A minority of children are very aware of their rights, have a total disregard of school rules and are rather less aware of how to show respect to staff and other students

ATL general secretary Mary Bousted

Super-brats are said to be more aware of their “human rights” than obeying school rules.

Violence against teachers has hit crisis levels, with one in three staff suffering punching, kicking, scratching, pushing and even biting attacks during the current academic year.

The Association of Teachers and Lecturers said middle-class kids are just as likely to attack as those from tough backgrounds.

ATL general secretary Mary Bousted said: “A minority of children are very aware of their rights, have a total disregard of school rules and are rather less aware of how to show respect to staff and other students.”